M3EBC - MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
MOT: ValidGB
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The Mercedes-Benz CLK, often referred to simply as the CLK, is a distinguished model within the luxury coupe and convertible segment. Manufactured by the renowned German automaker Mercedes-Benz, the CLK has garnered a reputation for combining elegant design with advanced engineering since its inception. Introduced in the late 1990s, the model has seen various updates, with key manufacturing taking place in Germany, reflecting Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to quality. Notable features include refined handling, a range of powerful engines, and a sophisticated interior that exemplifies German craftsmanship. The CLK’s blend of performance and luxury makes it a sought-after choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike, embodying Mercedes-Benz’s legacy of innovation and excellence.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
The Mercedes-Benz CLK, registration M3EBC, is a 2001 model first registered in September 2001. It has a blue exterior and is powered by a 3.2L petrol engine, with CO2 emissions of 266 g/km. The vehicle currently has a valid MOT, issued on 12 September 2024, valid until 22 September 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 63,027 miles and is taxed. The latest MOT included advisories for slightly damaged or cracking front tyres on both sides; no dangerous issues were noted. No further mechanical concerns are indicated from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 12 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,027 mi
Expires: 22 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 23 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,009 mi
Expires: 22 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 22 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,848 mi
Expires: 21 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 16 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,463 mi
Expires: 21 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 15 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,463 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 22 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,237 mi
Expires: 21 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 22 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,237 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 03 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,601 mi
Expires: 19 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 03 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,601 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 07 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,499 mi
Expires: 19 September 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 20 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,035 mi
Expires: 19 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory EML ON
Failed - 20 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,035 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory EML ON
Passed - 21 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,112 mi
Expires: 26 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory nearside front tyre cracking badly between tread and wearing badly on inner edge
- Advisory offside front tyre cracking badly between tread and wearing on inner edge
Passed - 23 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,858 mi
Expires: 26 July 2016
Failed - 23 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,858 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 21 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,842 mi
Expires: 26 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 17 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,072 mi
Expires: 26 July 2014
Failed - 16 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,072 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 14 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,980 mi
Expires: 26 July 2013
Failed - 13 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,980 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 27 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,182 mi
Expires: 26 July 2012
Failed - 27 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,182 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,781 mi
Expires: 26 July 2011
Passed - 22 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,166 mi
Expires: 21 July 2010
Failed - 21 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,156 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 04 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,449 mi
Expires: 04 June 2009
Passed - 05 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,338 mi
Expires: 04 June 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for M3EBC?
The MOT expires on 22 September 2025.
What is the tax status of M3EBC?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of M3EBC?
This is a 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 3199cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of M3EBC?
This vehicle produces 266 g/km of CO2 emissions.